Best design advice for brewers? "Know your brewery's identity so that the architecture (interior and exterior) says just as much about the brewery as the beer does. Make sure that your building and beer leave a lasting impression on your visitors."

Favorite part of designing a brewery? "Detailing. The smallest architectural detail can set your space apart. Take inspiration from others, but be original. Your beer is [original], so why can’t your facility [be]?"

Where I had my first real beer? "A nondescript field somewhere in Appalachia."

Farthest you've gone for a beer? "Mayrhofen, Austria"

Best design advice for brewers? "Align yourself with trusted advisers and other knowledgeable members of the home-brewing/craft-brewing communities. Develop your brand early and give forethought to the steps necessary to transition from hobbyist to pro while protecting the IP that communicates your unique vision through your product."

Favorite part of designing a brewery? "Fostering a more enriching, involved level of communication and productivity between stakeholders, who ultimately share in contributing to the vision of the design process."